He was quite skittish, and after this ran behind her and hid, peering out from under her legs.

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In this country, male calves are shot shortly after birth. There is no market (we're told) for the meat of male cattle and veal is considered cruel (looking at the crates typically used, this is true). So it doesn't make economic sense for the farmer to keep them.

There is a farm in the Channel Islands, however, that is trying to change this. It rears its male calves, then sells them for meat. In a blind taste-test amongst farmers and wholesalers, all listed this beef as the best, despite rejecting the idea of it outright beforehand. Maybe young male calves will have time to enjoy a bit of life in future....

THIS one is safe. This is a living museum farm, demonstrating traditional farming methods. It was set up to show that farming can be free range, organic, and wildlife & environment friendly.

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Interesting post. I did not realise that the male calves were destroyed in the UK. There is a big dairy farming area on our doorstep, but they have no problem selling all their unwanted calves to speculators.I find it a rather heartless system, but then farming is ultimately about the money

The fate of the male calf was news to me. Around here it is the male sheep who gets it in the neck, but not until they are about half a year old and then they are used as traditional Christmas dinners (and other dishes).

Just found your blog. Came because it's about Yorkshire -- and so am I! I took a look at your drawings too and they are so good! Did you know that you have a real talent for drawing eyes? They are so expressive. I know all about the 'blues' and bipolar and January. Always remember that 'this too will pass' -- because it will. It comes and goes, revel in the good days. I am now 70 and have struggled with this for more than 30 years. But the good days always come again. I also discovered that people who suffer these things are usually highly gifted and intelligent. This bit of information came from Johns Hopkins University who did a study on it. I also suffered some abuse, but mine was mental and psychological. Never mind the hymns, the nuns, the church -- stay close to the Lord because He knows all about it and loves you all the more.

THank you to everyone who sponsored me and helped me raise over £200 for Cancer Research! (sorry but no, I can't run again this year- I'm afraid last year's effort wreaked my back!!! It was great fun but- never again!! LOL!)

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